It’s been a tough start to the 2014 season for the New Orleans Saints and the news about running back Mark Ingram doesn’t make it any better. Ingram will reportedly miss the next four weeks because of an injured hand. Saints radio color analyst Hokie Gajan says Ingram’s injury comes at a time when the Saints were having their most success running the football since Sean Payton has been the coach….
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Cadet doesn’t have a carry on the season yet, while Robinson has 59 yards on 14 carries and one touchdown.

The Vikings are planning to play running Adrian Peterson against the Saints this Sunday, despite the fact he faces child abuse charges. But the governor of Minnesota, Mark Dayton, said today that the Vikings should suspend Peterson until the child abuse case in Texas is resolved. Dayton helped get funding approved for a new one-billion dollar stadium for the Vikings.

Anthony Jennings has solidified himself as the LSU Tigers starting quarterback. But Coach Les Miles says fans can still expect to seek back-up and true freshman Brandon Harris get some snaps…
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Miles says LSU will face one of the better quarterbacks in the SEC this Saturday. Dak Prescott, who is from Haughton, Louisiana, has completed nearly 60-percent of his passes for 696 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions. He’s also rushed for 273 yards and two scores.

Northwestern State quarterback Zach Adkins is the Louisiana Sports Writers Association offensive player of the week. Adkins completed a school record 19 straight passes in the Demons 51 to 27 win over Southern. The senior from California will lead Northwestern into Ruston this Saturday. It’s the home opener for the Bulldogs, who have won their last two games by a combined score of 90-41.